Jacopo TintorettoItalian, 1518–1594Tarquin and Lucretia
Can I see it?
Yes, on view now
Where is “Tarquin and Lucretia” now? Art Institute of Chicago, Gallery 206, Chicago. Yes, on view now. Checked October 12, 2026.
Chicago, United States
Closed· opens Thu at 11:00 AM
On public display.
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- Source
- The museum
About the painting
According to Roman history, the rape of the virtuous matron Lucretia by Tarquin, son of the king of Rome, incited the people to overthrow the monarchy and establish a republic around 510 BCE. Lucretia was hailed as a hero for subsequently committing suicide in an attempt to avoid any perceived dishonor to her family. With his characteristic expressive distortions of anatomy and space and vibrant treatment of light, Tintoretto depicted one of the most violent moments of the story. As Tarquin and Lucretia struggle, a pillow flies through the air, her pearl necklace breaks apart, and the fabric and carved post of the bed’s canopy collapses around them.
Art Institute of ChicagoCC BY 4.0
Details
- Accession number
- 1949.203
What it shows
In the catalog
Sources
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Image: Art Institute of Chicago — CC0
